Author Heather McCorkle

When I saw this on NetGalley I was hesitant to read yet another vampire novel. There are so many greats out there that they've become hard to stand up to. But I'm glad I took a chance on this one because it falls right in with the greats for me. Harlequin Nocturne, and Susan Krinard, does not disappoint. In this dystopian future vampires and humans struggle to co-exist together, poised on the brink of war. Packed with action, intrigue, and a very steamy star-crossed lover story, this novel kept me up into the night even when I had to work early the next day. The twists and turns kept me guessing at who to trust and what both Drakon and Pheonix's motives truly were. It earns four and half strong stars from me. I would recommend this for fans of urban fantasy, vampires, and dystopian romance. This novel does contain content suitable for adults only. Find it at: B&N / Amazon

I'm excited to be participating in the cover reveal for a great author friend of mine, Amalia Dillin. The design is by Melissa Stevens. Don't miss the fantastic giveaway at the end of the post! Without further ado, here it is: Honor Among Orcs by Amalia Dillin   Designed by: Melissa Stevens  Publication Date:  April 1, 2014 Series:  Orc Saga, Book One Genre: Fantasy (18+) After nearly a decade as the king’s whipping-girl, Princess Arianna has no intention of going quietly into marriage to some treasonous noble, or serving obediently as the king’s spy until her death is more convenient. When she discovers a handsome orc, chained and trapped inside a magic mirror, Arianna cannot help but see a lasting freedom from her father's abuse. Left to rot inside a mirror by the king, Bolthorn never imagined his prayers would be answered by a princess. Nor did he ever expect to meet so worthy a woman after knowing her father’s cruelty. He needs her help to esc

In less than two weeks, IndieReCon will return to the web, and we'd love to have you join us!  IndieReCon, in its second year, is a free online writer's conference dedicated to indie publishing. Last year, IndieReCon was awesome with chats and giveaways and days of helpful and pertinent information. This year will be even bigger and better! Barry Eisler and Joe Konrath will speak about The Evolving Indie Industry and Standing out in the Pile and then entertain your questions. You'll discover insider secrets from representatives from Amazon, Kobo, Smashwords and Goodreads, and learn how to write fast, try your hand at serials, work with other authors to maximize your marketing efforts and much, much more, including tons of prizes and giveaway! Not to mention, it's a great place to network, connect and have a lot of fun. See you at IndieReCon! www.indierecon.org #indierecon

Harry Dresden meets the Wild Wild West in this refreshingly different steampunk old west novel. Caleb is a war veteran and a hero with morals in a time that wasn't known for either morals or heroes. The author plunges us into an interesting, and oddly believable considering the elements of magic, world that is fascinating. With just the right amount of action, magic, and mystery, this novel quickly became a favorite for me. Mechanical horses, magic wielding lawmen, and a jackalope familiar, what's not to love? Those who don't have the ability to use magic are the minority and are considered damaged, it makes for a very interesting world. I would highly recommend this if you enjoy westerns or steampunk as it is an excellent combination of the two. Find it on: Amazon / B&N

In the vacuum created by the loss of our favorite chat years ago, a friend, Tee Tate , and I created the #WritersRoad. We also have a Facebook group , though the live chat occurs on Twitter (via Tweetdeck is one of the easiest apps to use). Tee and I co-host this chat the first Monday of every month on Twitter at 6:00pm Pacific Standard Time (9:00pm for our east coast friends). We chat about everything related to the writer's road. We decide on a topic based on the needs of our chatters (suggestions are welcome on both Twitter and our Facebook group) and we announce it the weekend before on Twitter. On the off weeks that we don't chat, we engage in #WordWar (still using the #WritersRoad hashtag as well), an hour long writing sprint where we check in at the end with out word count and encourage each other along the way. We often have outstanding guests be they authors, agents, editors, or another type of publishing industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to

It's time for the Indie Romance Convention awards . The indie romance convention is a celebration of the culture and fantastic talent that has emerged as a result of the independent writer’s revolution. And it's time to nominate your favorite indie romance authors for their awards! For those who feel so graciously inclined to vote for me, here are my books that qualify and which awards they qualify for: Best Indie Fantasy Romance Book: The Dragon Empire Best Indie Author of The Year: Heather McCorkle Best New Upcoming Series: The Dragon Empire My channeler series doesn't qualify because they were all published before 2013, save for Fire With Fire which doesn't quite fall under the romance genre. If you do end up voting for me or my books, I cannot thank you enough! I have cast my votes for all of my favorite indie authors, now it's your turn. Whether or not you vote for me, please vote and help support indies! Here's a bit more about IRC: It is thei

Happy book birthday to Flight For Safety by one of my very best friends, Karlene Petitt ! Not for the faint of heart, this adult aviation thriller will literally leave you breathless. Written with the inside knowledge and depth of experience that only an airline pilot possesses, this book is unique in its accuracy and detail. But it's the exquisite writing and characters that will captivate you. Here is a bit about it: Global Air Lines merges with Coastal creating the largest airline in the world. In the fallout Captain Darby Bradshaw’s 4th stripes are ripped from her shoulders as she is bumped to first officer. Leaving her Boeing behind she is checked out on the Airbus A330. Compliments of sitting reserve she has not flown for nine-months. But when Pacific Airlines Flight 574 is found in a watery grave, a Boeing 777 crashes short of a runway, and Global Air Lines implements a ‘train yourself at home’ program, Darby decides it’s time to take action before another crash occurs.

Elements of The Tudors (minus the sex) mix with The Sword of Truth (minus the gratuitous violence) in this medieval tale of magic and court intrigue. Strong roots and parallels to history keep the reader grounded and enrich the world of this novel while magic and the characters keep it fresh and interest. That said, it was not for me. There are undertones of religion that were too thick for my liking. The whole religion against magic thing just never has set right with me, and while it makes for an interesting book, it's just not the type I like to read. That coupled with the court intrigue~which is another element that causes me to fall asleep rather than turn the pages~made this a book that is not for me. However, it is well written, contains interesting characters, and many are going to love it. So please, don't discount it on my hangups, as they are mine and mine alone. Find it on:  Amazon / B&N